DISH Hopper 'Slings' Video to Mobile Devices

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Today (Jan 7), during its pre-CES press conference in Las Vegas,
DISH announced some new features that will be coming soon to its
DVR-powered Hopper service. Combined with the functionality of
its Whole-Home HD DVR system (which enables you to record
multiple programs for your viewing pleasure), it’ll let you take
your favorite movies and shows wherever you go – literally.

Using Hopper with Sling, subscribers are able to transfer their
live TV and DVR recordings to tablets, smartphones and computers,
whether they’re at home or away.

But Hopper’s functionality goes deeper than streaming. You can
also use Transfers, which allow you to move television or movie
programming to your iPad device, and then play them back, even if
you don’t have an online connection. In comparison, the HBO GO
iPad player requires an Internet connection in order to access
programs.

Finally, DISH announced a new Explorer app, which will take
socializing with favorite programs on the service to a new level.
With the app, customers will be able to use their tablet and
mobile devices as a "second screen," discovering new and trending
content related to the live television they are watching, and
integrating with Twitter and Facebook to follow the online
dialog. The tablet/mobile devices can also be used as a remote
for Hopper, accessing services and transferring over programs.
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DISH will be unveiling details about Hopper with Sling’s pricing
later this month.